Letter From the 14th of July to the 4th of July

Dear 4th,

I hope you’re recovering well from the flurry of activity last week! Even though you were on a Tuesday I think you still made a big impact. I bet a lot of people just took the four day weekend.

I’m doing alright. I fall on a Friday this year which is pretty good. (Still no fireworks, though. Go figure!)

I get mistaken for you every now and again but they almost instantly recognize it’s a typo. It’s funny being a full ten days later yet a lifetime away in terms of prominence. I suppose we all get our lot.

Anyway, I hope you’re well. (How could you not be with the government holiday and all those parades?!) Looks like next year I’ll fall on a Sunday. Even if I can’t get a crowd to cheer for me, at least I’ll have some peace.

All my best,

14th